An overnight closure is scheduled on Highway 229 north of Interstate 30 (I-30) from the Frontage Road on the westbound side of the interstate to W. Jackman Trail from 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 through 6:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28.

Weather permitting, the closure will allow contractors working on the new Buc-ee’s Travel Center to install drainage crossings at the planned location.

A signed detour will be in place. To reach the north side of the closure, traffic will take I-30 east to Exit 116 (Sevier Street/South Street) to Highway 229. To reach the south side of the closure, traffic will take Highway 229 to I-30 west to Exit 114 (Highway 67/Highway 229) to Highway 229.

Digital message boards, construction barrels, barricades, and signage will be in place to notify motorists of the closures and detour routes.